William & Mary Forum

[amandap]

I have review complete, decision date 12/29. Do they mail decisions?

[H. E. Pennypacker]

I have review complete, decision date 12/29. Do they mail decisions?

when did you go complete / under initial review?

EDIT: Also, I believe they post something under the mailings section on the status checker that says something like "Acceptance packet mailed"

[NancyBotwin]

I have review complete, decision date 12/29. Do they mail decisions?

They will mail it, yes, but you should also see Admit Letter Mailed (or similar wording) under the mailings section within the next, oh, 24-48 hours (or less - only took about 5 hours for me), if you're in.

[manbearwig]

I have review complete, decision date 12/29. Do they mail decisions?

when did you go complete / under initial review?

EDIT: Also, I believe they post something under the mailings section on the status checker that says something like "Acceptance packet mailed"

Yeah, I had something like "Acceptance packet mailed" when I found out. But, I just went on the checker and it's not there anymore. Has that happened to anyone else?

[NancyBotwin]

Yeah, I had something like "Acceptance packet mailed" when I found out. But, I just went on the checker and it's not there anymore. Has that happened to anyone else?

Huh, yeah, mine's not there anymore either. Meh.

[amandap]

I have review complete, decision date 12/29. Do they mail decisions?

when did you go complete / under initial review?

EDIT: Also, I believe they post something under the mailings section on the status checker that says something like "Acceptance packet mailed"

I went complete/ ready for review 12/10, and submitted 12/07

[manbearwig]

Yeah, I had something like "Acceptance packet mailed" when I found out. But, I just went on the checker and it's not there anymore. Has that happened to anyone else?

Huh, yeah, mine's not there anymore either. Meh.

Okay, good. As long as I'm not the only one, I'm not worried. Already got the email and the packet.

[texaspecial88]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

[Zojirushi]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

Yes, but don't worry, I am right there with you. It looks like we will be told we were waitlisted at the end of march.

[Raskolnikoff]

Me:

Current Status: Application Ready for Review
Current Status Date: 12/8/2009
Decision Status: Decision Pending
Decision Status Date: 12/10/2009

Does "Decision Pending" mean that the application has been reviewed?

I want to make sure my December LSAT is factored into the decision.

[texaspecial88]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

Yes, but don't worry, I am right there with you. It looks like we will be told we were waitlisted at the end of march.

I'm guessing your in the same boat with W&L? You think we are definite waitlists there considering how long we have been complete for?

I'm a 3.6/162 btw

[azb]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

Yes, but don't worry, I am right there with you. It looks like we will be told we were waitlisted at the end of march.

In same boat as you guys

[Zojirushi]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

Yes, but don't worry, I am right there with you. It looks like we will be told we were waitlisted at the end of march.

I'm guessing your in the same boat with W&L? You think we are definite waitlists there considering how long we have been complete for?

I'm a 3.6/162 btw

Almost identical numbers, and I would bet money on WLs. It just means I have 2 more months to work on my LOCI. I expected an uphill battle, so it is not a big deal. Good luck.

[robin600]

I've been decision pending since 11/5... is this a bad sign?

Yes, but don't worry, I am right there with you. It looks like we will be told we were waitlisted at the end of march.

I'm guessing your in the same boat with W&L? You think we are definite waitlists there considering how long we have been complete for?

I'm a 3.6/162 btw

Almost identical numbers, and I would bet money on WLs. It just means I have 2 more months to work on my LOCI. I expected an uphill battle, so it is not a big deal. Good luck.

How is getting off the waitlist like? Easy hard? Do they take lots off the waitlist?

[ndirish2010]

Just got the complete email!

[Lost in Eden]

So, I don't want to be one of those super paranoid posters but I was looking on LSN and a lot of people with my numbers (around both medians) have been accepted with scholarships at W&M. It's one of my top choices at this point in the cycle, but I didn't write the optional essay when I first submitted in October.

Right now I'm in DP land. Is it worth sending a LOCI? Or calling/emailing the Admissions Office and asking if they'd accept the optional essay this late in the game?

[Vincent Vega]

If you're around the medians, you should be fine for admission. And I don't think scholarship committees consider essays for scholarships much anyway. You can always try, though, I suppose.

[ze2151]

accepted, but withdrew my app. today. have at it folks!

[rockababy123]

How many people wrote a "why W&M" essay for their application? I wrote the optional essay, but my numbers are a little low so I was thinking about writing one and adding it to my application. Is this a good idea?

[manbearwig]

How many people wrote a "why W&M" essay for their application? I wrote the optional essay, but my numbers are a little low so I was thinking about writing one and adding it to my application. Is this a good idea?

I only submitted the PS, no optional essays, and I got in with $$ but I have high numbers.

[krispykitten]

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[dakatz]

How many people wrote a "why W&M" essay for their application? I wrote the optional essay, but my numbers are a little low so I was thinking about writing one and adding it to my application. Is this a good idea?

I have LSAT above their 75th and GPA a bit below median, and I wrote a "Why W&M" essay. I noticed that they have very few hispanic students and maintain no latino students organization, so I am actually enticed by the idea of starting up such an organization for the few hispanic students at the school. This would give me a great chance at a leadership position, and a chance to be active in the latino community. I mentioned all of this in my Why essay, but no acceptance so far, even though I submitted in mid-October.

[ndirish2010]

I didn't do the essay...my LSAT is above 75% and my GPA is the median.

[krispykitten]

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[rockababy123]

Thanks for all the responses! I think i'll write one, I REALLY want to go there and the more they know that, the more likely they'll accept me....right?? Thanks again everyone.